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A cheat sheet of loving phrases.

In this podcast, I cover sweet-nothing examples. I give you a list of 21 sweet nothings you could try to see if they work for you.

 

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If you and your partner want to improve your communication in 2024, here are 4 common sticking points that you will need to overcome.

January is a time of New Year resolutions, commitments to do better, and learning something new.

Here are 4 things to consider if you and your partner want to improve your communication in 2024.

 

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Yesterday I sat down at the dinner table with my husband, and we ate in silence. We were both tired, it had been a long day, and I thought “what if this is what our relationship was like?”. I would probably feel lonely, disconnected, and bored.

I can imagine over a series of silent dinner eating, I might feel like we are drifting apart. Or I might even get mad on the inside that he wasn’t talking to me (even though I could have initiated the dialogue).

I have clients tell me that at first the silence was like an ache in their chest, but over time the ache hardened into awall. They stopped caring that they weren’t connected, instead they built a wall between them and their partner and shut down their emotional connection.

If you have had many moments in silence, are feeling disconnected, and want to rekindle the connection between you and your partner, here are some practical tools to help you do that.

1. Use conversation starters to help you have great connections.

2. Think/talk about what is going right.

 

We have gone over two tools to help improve your emotional connection. Look, you can’t start and keep a fire going without fuel and a spark. In your relationship, you need a spark of willingness to take action, and the fuel is both partners engaging repeatedly in actions/beliefs that will fuel the relationship.

Connection isn’t a one-and-done process. It needs to be consistently worked on over the course of the relationship to keep the connection alive.

 

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Why Partners Tune-out of Difficult Conversations 3 ways to keep them engaged One of the most common problems my clients in couples therapy tell me about their frustrations when their partner emotionally checks out of a conversation, or physically leaves. I’ve seen some couples who can quickly remedy this problem fixing it in a few sessions, where other couples see me for years with the same problem. If you want to be one of the couples, that the problem is quickly solved for, this is the episode for you. Theses step are simple in concept, hard in practice. But if your goal is for your partner to stay, think about your role. Certainly, there are things they can do to work on their part and practice staying…. But hey, this episode is about ways you can keep your partner engaged. The 3 ways we covered to keep your partner engaged are: 1. Commitment to keeping thigs emotionally safe 2. Ask for what you need 3. Explain your feelings in a softer way This podcast is not meant to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any medical or relationship problem. Check with your health care provider or couples therapist before making changes.

The communication mistake that is preventing you from being heard and how to fix it. What to do to finally be listened to. If you’re wanting to feel close, connected, listened to, respected, understood, and like you matter. This is the episode you have been waiting for. To really feel heard there ARE certain communication styles that put a dead halt on passion. In this episode we discuss the concept ARE, Are You With Me? From Sue Johnson’s book, Hold Me Tight, and what this has to do with being listened to. We learn from her concept a couple of simple steps to take to increase our chances of finally getting our partners to listen to us. Other episodes referenced in this show are Episode 5: 4 Doomed Communication Patters. This podcast is not meant to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any medical, mental health, or relationship issue. If your relationship is struggling check out local couples therapy in your area for help, or a local health provider. Before making changes it’s a good idea to check with your local provider.

What makes the relationships survive different? Understand what makes a relationship succeed or fail after cheating from the privacy of your home. We discuss: Normal reactions to learning about an affair What not to talk about after an affair How to make amends for an affair How to know it’s time to have sex after an affair How to rebuild trust after an affair. This podcast is not meant to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure and medical, mental health, or relationship condition. Talk to a health, or relationship provider in your area before making changes.

The Truth About Creating Emotional Intimacy 2 secrets behind getting him to open up. In this episode we discuss: What emotional intimacy is to him Differences in gender and connection Conditions for emotional intimacy This podcast is not meant to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure and any medical, relationship, or mental health problem, check with your health care provider or local couples therapist before making changes.

When you need soothing the most, it's when your partner turns their back. Understand the mystery about why it is so hard to stay and give comfort. In this podcast we discuss: Differences in what tears mean Fight/flight/freeze response to tears Softening emotions Compromise Repair statements See repair statements on Instagram @relationshippsych This podcast is not meant to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any mental health or relational issue. Talk to a provider in your local area for more support.

Don’t let fighting become the root of evil in your relationship. Nasty fighting can turn even the best of relationships sour. In this relationship advice podcast we talk about: How to fight fair How to solve conflict with your partner How to take breaks Going to bed angry Differences in how men and women to conflict Coming to terms with taking breaks in a fight Remember the allure to talk about the problem, and talk about the solution instead Putting conflict into perspective Optimal Heart Rate for conflict with your spouse (Teachings from The Gottman’s) This podcast is not meant to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any medical, mental health, or relationship issues. Check with a provider in your area for advice to help your unique relationship.

If your sexual relationship is as stale as month-old bread this podcast will lay the steps to create a passionate and enjoyable sex life. In this relationship advice podcast episode, we are talking about the following: How to talk about sex with your partner How to initiate sex with your partner Sex idea to keep it interesting How to decline sex with your partner Talking about sex likes and dislikes This podcast is not meant to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any medical, mental health, or relationship issues. Check with a provider in your area for advice to help your unique relationship.